HP LaserJet 5LFS Toner Cartridges Printer Review

Expert review of the HP LaserJet 5LFS printer09 January 2013

Our Verdict:

The HP LaserJet 5LFS is a laser printer integrated with FontSmart software. This inexpensive unit is ideal for small or micro offices. It delivers a maximum resolution of 600 x 600 dpi and has 210 levels of gradation. The HP LaserJet 5LFS printer has a straight paper path to allow heavy media. It also has a small footprint and is quiet during operation. The trouble with this laser printer is its slow print speed and old technology.

Design

Measuring 336 x 412 x 226 and weighing 7.2 kg, the boxy HP LaserJet 5LFS mono laser printer is easy to place on desks. This laser printer has a speed of 4ppm and it is integrated with a 24 MHz processor. For paper handling, there is a single sheet input plus a 100-sheet tray. The HP 5LFS LaserJet printer has a parallel port for connectivity plus a single button control panel.

Advantages

This laser printer is ideal for small offices, it is compact and saves a lot of space yet it is very reliable. The HP 5LFS black and white laser printer has a monthly duty cycle of 4,000 pages and it delivers consistent and professional output. Users will have no trouble operating the LaserJet 5LFS and it has easy setup, too. Users have the option of installing “aftermarket" HP LaserJet 5LFS compatible toner cartridges as a cheaper alternative to the HP consumables.

Disadvantages

The LaserJet 5-LFS has already been discontinued by Hewlett Packard. This unit has limited paper handling capacity and it has very slow print speed. There are new models that have already surpassed the technology and capabilities of the HP 5LFS laser printer. This unit lacks modern USB connectivity and it does not work with Macintosh.